Articles by Megan LaPierre

Mereba's 'The Breeze Grew a Fire' Is a Breath of Fresh Air

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PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2025

Singer-songwriter, producer and rapper Mereba's idiosyncratic, vibe-y songs often have a breezy quality to them, so it's quite fitting that...

Paul Simon Plots First Tour Since Retiring in 2018

PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2025

Paul Simon performed with Sabrina Carpenter for the 'Saturday Night Live' 50th anniversary special over the weekend — and it turns out his...

Placebo's Brian Molko Charged with Defamation over Calling Italian Prime Minister "Fascist"

PUBLISHED Feb 18, 2025

Back in 2023, Placebo performed at Sonic Park's Stupinigi festival just outside of Turin, Italy, and frontman Brian Molko was promptly sued...

EKKSTACY Unveils First Full-Band Album 'FOREVER'

PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2025

Everyone from blink-182 to Trippie Redd to $uicideboy$ has eagerly taken Vancouver's EKKSTACY on tour with them in recent years, and it's...

Bestfriend Announce New EP 'BESTFRIEND HAS AN IDENTITY CRISIS'

PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2025

The ever-relatable bicoastal indie pop duo Bestfriend have announced their new EP, 'BESTFRIEND HAS AN IDENTITY CRISIS.' Due May 9 via...

Jack White Stopped by Steve's Music Store While in Toronto

PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2025

Before this week's big dumping of snow took centre stage, last week, Toronto was all abuzz about Jack White, who played three concerts — one...

Ezra Furman Details New Album 'Goodbye Small Head,' North American Tour

PUBLISHED Feb 13, 2025

The prolific Ezra Furman has announced the upcoming release of her 10th studio album, 'Goodbye Small Head,' which arrives May 16 via Bella...

Hozier, Alanis Morissette to Headline Cavendish's Sommo Festival 2025

PUBLISHED Feb 13, 2025

Hozier has been announced as the first headliner for next year's Sommo Festival in Cavendish. After hosting the likes of Maggie Rogers and...